As a breeding stallion he initially had fertility problem but sired many good winners including Great Nephew.
Honeylight's dam Crepuscule won only one minor race, but was an exceptional broodmare, who went on to produce Crepello and Twilight Alley.
The 143rd running of the 1000 Guineas over the Rowley Mile on 4 May attracted a field of 19 runners with the Princess Elizabeth Stakes winner Victoria Cross starting favourite ahead of the French challenger Midget while Honeylight, ridden by Edgar Britt, went off at odds of 100/6 (approximately 16.7/1).
[7] Edgar Britt was again in the saddle when Honeylight was stepped up in distance for the Epsom Oaks over one and a half miles on 8 June.
After a two month break, she returned for the Yorkshire Oaks at York Racecourse in August and finished third behind Indian Twilight and Kandy Sauce.